Lake view, world-class facilities: Why Raipur's Mayfair resort is a favourite among politicians
India Today
As many as 32 MLAs of the ruling UPA coalition in Jharkhand arrived at the Mayfair resort in Nava Raipur amid poaching fears. Mayfair resort has world-class facilities and lake-facing rooms, making it a favourite among politicians.
As 32 MLAs of the ruling UPA coalition in Jharkhand arrived at the Mayfair resort in Nava Raipur amid the ongoing political crisis, Chhattisgarh's Mayfair resort is back in the news for the same old reason, resort politics. The development comes as the fate of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren hangs in the balance as he waits for the governor to announce his decision in the office of profit case.
The Bhupesh Baghel-led government in Chhattisgarh has often hosted such events where they have laid carpets for MLAs from different states who indulge in resort politics. The spillover effect of Jharkhand politicking has consumed the staff of Mayfair resort as a delegation comprising 32 Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-Congress MLAs and state cabinet ministers landed in Raipur via a special Indigo flight on Tuesday.
But what makes this resort so appealing to the lawmakers? We break it down for you.
It is situated on the outskirts of the capital city of Raipur in the lap of nature, 10 kms away from Swami Vivekananda Airport, 15 kms from the main market and 25 kms away from the railway station.
The sprawling property overlooks the gorgeous Jhangh Lake with sweeping panoramic views all around the property. This luxury resort offers lavish luxury accommodation, great banqueting and event space, world-class facilities. It is a multi-cuisine restaurant that offers some of the relinquishing dishes from all over the globe. To add to its greatness, it has a great looking bar which is pool facing and a very charming cafe. It has an array of recreational facilities, including the supremely luxe spas adorned with hot tubs, fitness rooms and a games room as well.
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Mayfair Lake Resort offers various categories of accommodation spread across 178 well-appointed suites and rooms ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 1,52,000 that come laden with the choicest of amenities.